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Large 1.5.Gallon Stoneware Victoria and Wellington Jug
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Large 1.5.Gallon Stoneware Victoria and Wellington Jug

19th century
Description

This magnificent STONEWARE JUG, which comfortably holds one and a half gallons of liquid, is intricately decorated with applied motifs, portraits and The ROYAL COAT OF ARMS. Probably made to commemorate the death of THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON in 1852, his portrait appears on one side of the JUG with the Monarch, a young QUEEN VICTORIA, on the other. Between them and beneath the lip is the ROYAL COAT OF ARMS.

The JUG has a particularly well-burnished glaze finish.

The condition is good. There is a small area of professional restoration to the rim which is shown in the close-up photograph.

Height: 12 inches (30 cm)

Width to back of handle: 13 inches (33 cm)

Depth: 10 inches (26 cm)

We ship Worldwide and are happy to give you a quote on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Stoneware Commemorative Jug to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 08793401
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-185 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Sprigged portrait of Wellington: commemorative issue around his death in 1852.
Wire marks across the underside: base cut by wire straight off the wheel.
Interior throwing rings: thrown by hand on a potter's wheel.
Orange-peel texture on the salt glaze: typical mid-nineteenth-century stoneware firing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113343
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Description
This magnificent STONEWARE JUG, which comfortably holds one and a half gallons of liquid, is intricately decorated with applied motifs, portraits and The ROYAL COAT OF ARMS.
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Probably made to commemorate the death of THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON in 1852, his portrait appears on one side of the JUG with the Monarch, a young QUEEN VICTORIA, on the other.
Shaun King Antiques

Between them and beneath the lip is the ROYAL COAT OF ARMS.

fig 1. A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche.
fig 1. Large 1.5.Gallon Stoneware Victoria and Wellington Jug

The JUG has a particularly well-burnished glaze finish.

The condition is good. There is a small area of professional restoration to the rim which is shown in the close-up photograph.

Height: 12 inches (30 cm)

Width to back of handle: 13 inches (33 cm)

Depth: 10 inches (26 cm)

We ship Worldwide and are happy to give you a quote on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Stoneware Commemorative Jug to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 08793401
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem 165-185 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Sprigged portrait of Wellington: commemorative issue around his death in 1852.
Wire marks across the underside: base cut by wire straight off the wheel.
Interior throwing rings: thrown by hand on a potter's wheel.
Orange-peel texture on the salt glaze: typical mid-nineteenth-century stoneware firing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1113343
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche.
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Archive I A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche.

Large 1.5.Gallon Stoneware Victoria and Wellington Jug

Archive II A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View II
Archive III A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View III
Archive IV A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View IV
Archive V A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View V
Archive VI A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View VI
Archive VII A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View VII
Archive VIII A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View VIII
Archive IX A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View IX
Archive X A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche. View X
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A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche.
LARGE 1.5.GALLON STONEWARE VICTORIA AND WELLINGTON JUG
Ref: SA1113343
A large Victorian brown glazed stoneware jug featuring a relief-moulded profile portrait of Queen Victoria within an ornate cartouche.
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  • ObjectJugs & Pitchers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialStoneware, Ceramic Glaze
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRelief profile bust, Scrollwork cartouche, Vine leaf moulding, Loop handle
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This large Victorian stoneware jug dates to 1850 and is finished in a warm brown burnished glaze. The vessel holds one and a half gallons and displays extensive relief-moulded decoration, including an applied profile portrait of Queen Victoria inside an ornate scrollwork cartouche, vine leaf moulding beneath the pouring lip, and a large curved loop handle on the side. The turned body measures 30 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 26 cm deep. Today, the piece suits placement on a sideboard top in a rustic farmhouse interior, serving as a decorative display object or container. The condition is good, with a small area of professional restoration to the rim.

FAQs

Victorian commemorative stoneware refers to utilitarian and decorative ceramic vessels produced in 19th-century Britain to celebrate prominent royal events, military figures, or historical milestones. These pieces often featured relief-moulded portraits and national flora created through press-moulding or sprigging techniques.

These jugs were fired at high temperatures using dense clay, with common salt thrown into the kiln during firing to react with silica and create a durable, glossy glaze. Detailed surface patterns were produced using press-moulding or by applying separate relief sprigs to the body prior to firing.

Authentic pieces display relief details alongside characteristics like kiln marks, slight glaze pooling, or minor firing shrinkage. They exhibit thick-walled construction, a pitted salt-glaze or dipped glaze texture, and occasionally feature registration marks or maker impressions near the base.

A large stoneware jug serves as a focal point on a dining table, kitchen island, or sideboard, displayed either empty or filled with dried stems. Pairing the piece with natural timber, stone, or neutral backdrops highlights its tactile glaze and historical form.

Clean stoneware vessels gently using warm water and mild liquid detergent with a soft cloth, avoiding abrasive pads that could abrade the glazed finish. Ensure the interior dries thoroughly after washing, and avoid rapid temperature changes to prevent thermal shock.
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